Grilled American Classics... ITALIAN STYLE!

[@PastaGrammar]

Happy 4th of July to our American friends, and happy grilling season to all! Let us know what you'll be cooking up outside this summer (or inside on an out-of-control induction burner 😅)

[@ragazzotexano]

We had a huge family reunion yesterday in Central Texas. Smoked brisket and ribs, grilled corn on the cob, lemon mint coleslaw, caprese salad, and grilled/marinated eggplant. It was amazing!

[@sooz9433]

You two are a pure delight!💗 Thank you Eva and Harper.

[@hiddentruth1982]

Happy 4th of July. The day our country became free.

[@jesseburkhart7845]

When I lived in Sicily, I had a (wurst) hot dog panini with fries, provolone cheese and ketchup. Was never a fan of ketchup with hotdogs, but those were really tasty.

[@chdreturns]

We are having a bratwurst with local pepper sauce.

[@The1Mustache3]

Hard to burn a hotdog in pan. The more blistering the better. I like when the split/burst.... then they are ready.

[@OneAdam12Adam]

I LOVE EVA in everything you film. What a charming person she is! What a great spirit and soul!

[@ps5801]

That's really pretty impressive that Eva knew to add the sugar to the dough for the buns. I don't think most Americans even notice how sweet hot dog and burger buns are.

[@susansmith7415]

Add an egg to the dough and it will be softer and less chance it will break when you put in the hot dog.

[@janetseidlitz5976]

If you want the dough to rise fairly quickly you need a little sugar to feed the yeast.

[@pollysshore2539]

They are pretty sweet. It is true that most of our breads have sugar but I don’t know what is going on. Things seem to be getting sweeter and sweeter. It’s been out of hand but continues to get worse. I picked up some dinner rolls a few weeks ago and my kitchen smelled like I was baking cookies when I warmed them in the oven.

[@pollysshore2539]

I keep wondering if bakers think we are all seriously depressed 😂 That used to a be a trick people used to put a little pep in your step before mass production. Add a spoon full of sugar to grits or bread. Now it’s a cup.

[@ps5801]

@@janetseidlitz5976 True. Even if you want to put the dough in the fridge for a day or two this can help with the rise when you take it out of the fridge. I used to do this thing where I'd sift over a couple of teaspoons of powdered sugar and do a light knead before the last rise and shaping. I got really good results. Not as nice as what Eva gets, but still really nice. I've been mostly making sourdough for so long now that I'm not sure I could even remember exactly how I did it, but it was something like that.

[@tigrefuego3916]

I love her hair so much! I NEED her haircare routine! Please!!

[@samuelbrainsample]

genes. and pasta. probably.

[@chdreturns]

Y'all need to have Eva try pasta from other countries such as Rechta from Algeria, Pancit from The Philippines, and Soba from Japan.

[@xeo7389]

Don't forget greek pasticcio!

[@brockreynolds870]

That's a good idea! That would be interesting

[@stephaniejaniczekssmugglerscan]

OHHH Spätzle! My fav

[@sandataonline]

pancit is not pasta

[@monkeyking4997]

Instead of Pansit, she could try Aligue Pasta.

[@johnnysanchez4456]

I forgot how I enjoyed these videos! Thanks for being here.

[@normaseledon3215]

I just love when something is soooo good to Eva and she can only describe it with her hands!

[@krisfrederick5001]

"When in Rome...grill like an American" Harper likes big buns, and he cannot lie 🎵🌭

[@annother3350]

and he likes them Thicc i heard

[@BassPlayer60134]

Eva looks pretty lean from here.

[@88pynogrl]

😂😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dianapohe]

I can still hear Emma laughing to this

[@WinstonSmithGPT]

Harper, when you saw those beautiful hot dog buns Eva made just for you, I hope you realize you’re richer than Elon Musk times two.

[@PastaGrammar]

I agree! I don’t know what I did to deserve the good karma, but I’m a lucky guy for sure

[@dianapohe]

I'm sorry to ask, but I'm genuinely curious as a non native speaker 😂😂 Is the idea behind "richer than Elon musk times two": A. You take Elon musk's wealth and make it double, then Harper is richer than the result you got Or B. The amount of how Harper is richer than Elon Musk equals double EM's wealth ? 😂

[@shiningarmor2838]

​@@dianapohe I read it as option A, and I think most other native speakers would too

[@David49305]

elon Musk is gross

[@KaliKush-jc9yl]

@@dianapohe Or how about you sound like a hammered hater.

[@doctordoctor5909]

I loved this!!! That Guanciale should be a requirement now going forward. Grazie per la menzione!!!!!! Christina 😍

[@monkeyking4997]

Her bread came out beautifully!

[@killianmmmoore]

We expected nothing less 😊

[@Claudio.forte.t]

I don't know if Eva is the sole mastermind behind those videos and recipes is. And Harper directs them. But kudos, you guys are brilliant.

[@robinthce]

Fun to watch!!! I was excited to see your reaction to the pistachio one... such a bummer, but maybe a piece of dark chocolate in addition could help! Lol

[@adsrentals]

We have tavern that has been in business around 80 years, serves a "Barnyard Burger" (yum) beef patty, ham, bacon, egg and cheddar cheese! Eva is such a wonderfully talented chef...extremely delightful!

[@tom_something]

7:25 - At first I was like, "Wow, Eva even knows Pinocchio! She understands so much American culture!" Except Pinocchio is an Italian story. Disney made it famous here, but it _is_ an import. And don't feel bad about the hot dog bun breaking. Even the ones from the store do that sometimes. It is super annoying when it happens though.

[@PaganPunk]

Americans THINK everything is American!! 😂 Even the Language 😂

[@roccosisto8196]

The look on Eva’s face when she took a bite out of the carbonara hamburger was one of the most delightful reactions I have ever seen on screen. Thank you . And happy Fourth of July.!🇺🇸🇮🇹🎆🎇🎆🎇

[@AmandaSmith-su6vb]

I love how much Eva loves s'mores... and now I want to make all these versions, because I love s'mores too!

[@jas57264]

WOW!! That burger looks YUMMMMMY!!!!

[@pattismith1771]

Love Smash Burgers. They looked amazing.

[@zedudli]

Those buns looked amazing 🤤

[@roseconklin5392]

Happy 4th of July Harper and Eva and to all Americans! Love the Italian version of American Classics!

[@maries1381]

What a fun twist for this 'CalabriaTION' of American meets Calabria in the kitchen! I discovered pistachio crema recently and just love it! I definitely need to try the burger with guanciale and eggs - I can taste it already!!! Cheers, Salud from Los Angeles xoxo

[@positiveframegames2428]

In Brazil, a very traditional kind of hotdog is made boiling sliced hotdogs in tomate souce, and we also put "straw potato" witch a very crunchy and small fried potato, like straw.

[@danflaherty5218]

I will definitely put Guanciale on my next burger

[@msdaus14]

That George Washington quote was *chef’s kiss*

[@jonathanrio6587]

Watching Eva loving her s’mores is EVERYTHING!

[@wjc6]

I really love the chemistry between the two of you. I've learned a lot from your channel. You crack me up. It makes learning fun.

[@phil4208]

Grilled American Italian fusion, love it , Eva's bread was amazing and made the store bought bread look pathetic, the locals should try this fusion idea , new york

[@Skirkly]

That all looks delicious. But I never put ketchup on my hotdog unless I don't have chili. I put the mustard in the bun, then the meat, then dress it with chili, slaw and/or onions. Those homemade buns look so delicious. I also cook my hotdogs in the oven when I don't feel like messing with the grill. Works great.

[@annother3350]

You're missing out

[@willywonka7812]

Sauerkraut is my new favorite hot dog fixin

[@annother3350]

@@willywonka7812 its great

[@jerrydufresne1886]

After being a long time fan and watching many episodes, I have learned two truths: I add garlic to all your recipes because apparently New Jersey Italians and Italian Italians use different ratios of that, and Italians use more salt than I thought lol 10 out of 10 love it, keep it up guys

[@msp_isyourteacher6139]

I think in general, us in the States tend to loooove their garlic.

[@michellej7734]

EVA IS A MASTER OF TRUE CUISINE, I LOVE IT!!!!😍😍😍 HER SKILLS ARE MIND BLOWING!!!🤯🤯🤯♥️♥️♥️

[@mschickie007]

Seriously !!!!

[@eddieonmelrose]

Ciao , my mom always said to me go to the old country and get married!! Now I see why! Love your vids. Eva is a jewel, Always listen to her!!

[@janf5193]

As it rains in Maine on the 4th of July, it was such a treat to watch the two of you " cookout" in honor of Independance Day. Definitely will try that burger! Know your day is sunny 🌻

[@RomanPeacock21]

"You gotta make it thick" - George Washington....... lmfaoooooo

[@Melissaamerica.777]

Authentic. Eva is authentic. I think that’s what we love about…

[@ericmills9839]

Eva paring knife skills are a sight to behold, always impressive.

[@Dreckmal01]

I recommend using the instant yeast for bread machines. Even if you are making the dough by hand. Bread machine yeast has conditioners that help make a very soft bun. I make hamburger buns with it, and they are always so good.

[@nikomangelmann6054]

as a german i can confirm that würstel is the most italian word for a sausage.... maybe when you are from south tyrol.

[@tpn3561]

Dude, I have been calling it wurstel since a was a little kid. For us italian sausage is salsiccia (the fresh one) while german style sausage is wurstel (the processed and packed one).

[@aris1956]

Wir in Italien unterscheiden zwischen „Salsiccia“ (typisch italienisch) und „Würstel“ (deutsches Wort und typisch deutsch, was die Italiener „Wurstel“ aussprechen).

[@gipsi2001]

​@@aris1956 Würstchen oder Würstel

[@canisinumbra]

@@tpn3561Würstchen in German are every kind of sausage, also the „fresh“ ones.

[@canisinumbra]

@@aris1956 „Würstel“ is not typical German. 1st our sausages, all of them, even the fresh ones, are Wurst or Würstchen. „Würstel“ is a word that comes from the German wird but it’s not German. Saying Wurstel is like Germans saying „Broo-sh-etta“. Wrong.

[@jbee1542]

From the country of poutin and smoares, I will be trying the closest I can get to your ideas. We enjoy the channel. Your dynamic is on point.

[@markemiller1234]

Really liked your July 4th inspired program. Great job. Thanks! Happy Fourth! Ciao

[@meercatt]

It is so cute how Eva loves s’mores so much! They are too sweet and messy for me. 😂❤❤Can’t wait to see the new building in Dasa this fall. 😊

[@eprofessio]

It’s so much fun watching people eat.

[@russellrollain5295]

Without even trying, Eva is just so funny! And Harper, you crack me up too! I love all of your videos. You'll always get a thumbs up from me. Keep making those videos! 👍🏽

[@christianhansen3292]

SO cute hearing her say 4th of JUUlaay!

[@genanadeau5476]

I miss you guys so much! Great video!

[@AlmightyAphrodite]

The carbonara burger looks good 👌🤤 our local snackbar actually has a burger just like it, only with a local bacon as well. (Friesian smoked bacon 👌) They also have a version with all the same toppings and fried onion rings, called lord of the rings burger and funnily enough they do use American cheese 😅 probably because it melts really well. I have to admit, sometimes I put it on my tosti (grilled cheese and ham sandwich) as well. 😋 I totally get the 'struggles' with finding something similar to graham crackers, when I want to try an American recipe that calls for them. They aren't available in stores here either. Apparently Europeans don't have a need for them. We'd rather have them with the chocolate on them allready. We call those prince cookies here 😁

[@halley5218]

Harper. You are too funny in the kitchen. Love you two. Nice job. Happy 4th.

[@reneemoreno8030]

Harper is going to be the kind of father with the "dumb dad jokes". I can see it already🤣✌👏🥚

[@charlottejameson8924]

Not likely

[@joecutro7318]

You gave me some great ideas for this week! Grazie Eva and Harper! Happy 4th! 🇺🇸 🌎 🇮🇹

[@CheekyPseudonym]

Fun episode! Seeing Eva's hotdog with french fries tickled a memory Growing up in Paterson NJ "Home of the Texas Weiner", Italian Hot Dogs was a thing The Italian Hog was a dog on a bun, topped with fried green peppers and diced potatoes The Texas Weiner ;because Texas was a new state, and "everything is big in Texas, was the dog with Texas chili(no beans), chopped onion, and mustard

[@Hollis_has_questions]

Weiner is pronounced “Why-ner” - I should know because it’s my maiden name (despite Anthony Weiner. He’s wrong). The correct spelling for a “Wee-ner” dog is Wiener.

[@vstier1]

What a fun video! Everything looked yummy! The bread looked amazing! Happy 4th!

[@alexrafe2590]

Eva and Harper I think you’re fusion experiments in the kitchen are my favourites of all your videos. Aside from the S’Mores (and the ‘hot dog’ sausages) the most UnAmerican thing about them is that everything is prepared from scratch.

[@zigweegwee]

I'm surprised you went to Amazon rather than homemade marshmallows. Is that where Eva draws the line? 😉 Thanks for another fun video and Happy Fourth!

[@lisa81118]

Thought the same thing!

[@Constantlystealing]

when I cook hot dog sausages, I always cook them in a pot of water so they are properly cooked and then finish them off on the grill (or pan in the winter) so it's crispy.

[@andybranca]

I do the same 😉👌🏻

[@justanotheryoutubeaccount0]

I air fry mine

[@tigrefuego3916]

Eva you are a master at cooking! I look forward to watching every video over and over again to get ideas and instructions. Thank God for her being trapped in the US for covid because we all now get to have her magic!

[@leem153]

Happy 4th!!!! Next time put hot dog on the skewer and cook over the fire 🔥!!! Yummm you can do it with burgers too with the right equipment we use for camping!!!❤❤❤❤

[@vinamerosa1923]

Luv you guys !! Really enjoyed where you filmed this ... YOUR Ristorante !!! In ITALY !! .... So much fun and I am so happy for you two ... keep them coming !!!

[@bellaRe_1]

to melt the cheese for the burger, add a small amount of water and replace the lid, like a tablespoon. It creates steam and it will melt the cheese in moments . hope that helps. food looks great

[@marcomonteleone2907]

Complimenti ad Harper, nel tempo ha dimostrato di migliorare tanto in cucina e di amare il cibo Italiano.

[@Ann-pn9or]

I holler out loud when I watch you guys!!

[@ece421]

You can easily make ketchup at home and it will probably taste better than the store. Ketchup is basically just tomato paste, vinegar and sugar. You can add also celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder and cloves for seasoning but it’s not necessary. I agree with Eva, my experience is that store bought American food in European countries is most often not worth buying.

[@TAG993]

Happy Fourth Eva & Harper! Good video even thought you are both in the Motherland.

[@boomvoom8]

I love you guys! You always brighten my day! Ever since Eva described s'mores tasting like freedom, I've been saying the same. XOXO ☺👍

[@xnonsuchx]

I rarely LOL even when I find many things quite funny, but the George Washington quote made me literally LOL for several secs. Thanks, Harper! By the way, I sometimes cook hot dogs in the oven (350F for 8-10 mins.) to mimic grill cooking.

[@harrycatful]

I can see the perfection is in the homemade rolls , bravo Ava👏

[@PEBeaudoin]

"You Gotta Make it Thick" that's t-shirt stuff right there and my new favorite phrase!

[@msp_isyourteacher6139]

Yes! Awesome idea for an episode!!!

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Thank you for the fun episode. I admit, I had expected Eva to dip her smores in nutella or akin.

[@barbaramiller349]

This was fun. How about chopped Giardiniera on top of that hotdog! Yum!

[@russellrollain5295]

If I could cook, I'd want to make all of the awesome Italian versions of all American classics. Great job on this video! 👍

[@marge9563]

That burger looked fantastic.

[@realred4u2]

We will be grilling up Italian Hamburgers. We use my Nana's meatball mixture and make them into Hamburgers 🍔 😊 So it has egg, ground beef, ground pork, grated Pecorino Cheese, tomato sauce, basil, garlic, and salt. Served on sliced sour dough bread instead of a burger bun. Condiment vary by person. I like mayo, mustard, pickle, tomato, lettuce, and cheddar cheese.

[@AbracadabraAtoZ]

I loved this episode! The editing with the added music was superb. Thank you!

[@FleaChristenson]

I’m yelling at Harper all the way through this episode. Do you KNOW how amazing the beef and pork mixed would be? But you wanted bacon? Eva knows what she’s about. I’m glad it was so good, though! Our daughter’s Guatemalan mother in law and son in law will be here and making birria tacos. Our son is making the elote. So it won’t be an American Independence Day, but a delicious melting pot. And that’s fine with me. God bless America and all within its borders!

[@abbynormal8608]

Y’all crack me up. You are so much fun and very informative. I’m almost tempted to cook- when my kitchen is workable again (full reno)

[@abbynormal8608]

@@pjequinelady same for me. Former homeowners tried to hide old damage and the the new. Not just under the sink but all the cabinets to the left. Then the oven quit and the fridge/freezer died. 40,000 not including appliances. Major ouch. I would LOVE to show the new layout (demolition starts august 23.) good thing I’ve been saving for a 2 acre fence. If you can do your own tile backsplash it will save you a BUTTLOAD of money. If I didn’t have to replace my Tesla battery at the same time, I would have no worries.

[@88pynogrl]

The hamburger looked sooooo good!!

[@DJMarcO138]

I love when Eva likes something she ate, but doesn't want to give away how much she liked it. Just admit that you loved the hot dog!!! xD

[@uT_C]

Eva sei fantastica! Amo il tuo accento italiano quando parli inglese. Sei bravissima.

[@gizmo7877]

HAPPY JULY 4th Harper and Ava!

[@christophervanmeier1648]

I would love to see an episode where you go in to a grocery store and buy "very traditional"American ingredients, then taste test and compare with the American version. I am a hardcore mayo lover, now only Kewpie. Hated mustard (read that as French's yellow) when I was younger. There are now at least 20 different kind in my fridge--no French's.

[@FTumas]

Loved this! Have a great 4th in Italy and all your desserts looked so good.

[@foofghtr]

You can toast using mayonnaise because it’s essentially oil. Make a grilled cheese with mayo as an oil.. Amazing.

[@joeypilotte5864]

Those buns looked SO good!

[@chloeedmund4350]

Happy Fourth of July!

[@kellykrug8056]

Happy 4th of July ! I’m surprised that Eva didn’t make her own marshmallows. Everything looks amazing as always !

[@jml4774]

I can't believe Harper questions Eva about anything related to food or cooking, lol (sorry Harper.) I love it when we see Eva in Italy, speaking Italian to vendors. I feel like I'm seeing the "real" Italy.

[@aris1956]

Of course being Eva in Italy and walking around in supermarkets, you see the real Italy.

[@robinsonstegard538]

Wow! I think I'll try the burger this weekend. My daughter's a baker and will have left over hamburger buns! The pistachio cream looks interesting. I love pistachios. I think I would like it on toasted bread! Super job you two!

[@EdgarCarlosDuarteAguilar]

You had tried the fancy burger before and concluded that simplicity was the way to go.

[@PastaGrammar]

It's hard to get simpler than egg, cheese and guanciale!

[@kennethmiller2333]

If your ground beef doesn't have enough fat, you can always add shredded/crumbled cheese to the patty. I think a caper relish might have been fun on the burger.

[@kennethmiller2333]

@@pjequinelady Thanks. Was off-hand, but now I think I need to try it as well.

[@AussieAngeS]

I loved this 😍 the carbonara burger looked so good snd k love the dessert

[@mattf9096]

A burger with a fried egg is the best! Personally, I just use mayo when I use an egg on a burger so the stronger flavors of other condiments don't drown out the egg flavor. Also, I feel that duck eggs are preferable to chicken eggs on a burger since they have larger yolks and a stronger flavor.... but that's just me. And I feel the cheese should be a moderately sharp cheddar to add a little bit of tanginess, but not too much.

[@tomnola7204]

Happy July 4th !

[@terihollis8603]

Where I grew up we have pizza burgers...been around for awhile. ..it was the huge Italian influence 😉. There are 2 variations I had. 1) the original was a grilled hamburger, topped with a basic tomato sauce and lots of melted mozzarella...most Diners have these. 2) a mix of ground beef and sausage (removed from casing), normal seasoning, grill. Then top with basic tomato sauce, fresh basil and mozzarella..melt cheese. Both are a bit overloaded and sloppy 😂. Love the videos...all the foods I ate growing up 😊

[@paulcarter6962]

I feel like y’all need to go to Chicago. You’ve never had a meatball and sausage sandwich? A sausage and peppers? Use an Italian sausage on that bad boy 😢🫠🤤 home. The polish and the Italians got together and made food babies there 😂

[@marisolmartinez2603]

Oh my Eva has given me so many great ideas I'm growing my own tomatoes and am so excited to try home made sauce I might even try baking bread more often. Your food looks delicious. Also love your eggplant sandwich that was a good idea and something my hubbies would really like. :)

[@AbleInNightroad]

Love the 4th of July food fest from Italy! ^_^ Thanks so much for the cross culture FUN!!!

[@sgtNACHO]

Happy birthday America!

[@engmed4400]

As far as cooking a hotdog in a pan, I can help you out. My wife and I live in an apartment, and aren't allowed to grill. Instead, I cook hotdogs in a cast-iron skillet. Use a little bit of oil, either grapeseed or olive, or some butter. We use beef hotdogs, so the butter seems to work best. I typically cook them until I get a little bit of a crust going. Make sure to turn them periodically, and I can fit five or six in a ten inch skillet, though that depends on whether I'm using bun length dogs. Once you've got a good sear on all sides, it's good to go.

[@fionajane56]

Excellent timing,🏆🏆🏆🏆